Scurvy in under 45 seconds:

 

• In the 1400's, European saliors' gums, hands and feet became swollen during long trips.
• In 1747, Scottish Naval surgeon James Lind discovered that he could cure scurvy by giving the patiends citrus fruits.
• From then on saliors began taking citrus fruits on their trips. This caused Britsh saliors to be called "Limeys."
• In the late 1800's, people started studying vitamin deficiencies.
• Vintamin C was discovered in the early 1900's, and has led to many subsequent discoveries relating to vitamin deficiencies.

 

• Other simptoms may include anemia, high heart rate, and labored breathing.
• Cigarette smokers and people with chronic illnesses may also suffer scurvy because of poor diet.